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3 reasons why Arsenal must dominate West Ham & Southampton

By Charles Binns

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal on the bench before the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal on the bench before the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) /
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After a dominant victory by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City over Leicester, this weekend Arsenal’s next two matchups have gained even more importance in the title race.

Here are three reasons the Gunners must win in dominant fashion against West Ham and Southampton.

3 reasons why Arsenal must dominate West Ham & Southampton

Southampton took two points off Arsenal in the reverse fixture. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Southampton took two points off Arsenal in the reverse fixture. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

1. Relegation-fighting sides pose danger

Arsenal are fighting for one of the most prestigious honours in world football: the Premier League title. However, the Hammers and Saints are fighting equally hard for survival.

Currently, the Saints sit rock-bottom with 23 points and the Hammers sit in 15th with 30 points. Arsenal should dominate both of these sides and put quite a few past their respective goalkeepers.

The Gunners must not look past these teams as relegation-fighting teams often step their game up towards the end of the year. Mikel Arteta must respond to Pep Guardiola’s domination of the lacklustre Leicester (in the first half) by doing the exact same thing. Arsenal must set the tone early and leave no room for hope or error. With a dominant performance, the club should be able to get some rest for key players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey.

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